Matilda

1996 · 98 MIN · IMDB 7.0 · 183,897 VOTES · DIR. Danny DeVito

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Overview

Matilda Wormwood is an exquisite and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia misunderstand her because they think she is so different. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a sadistic headmistress. As she gets fed up with the constant cruelty, she begins to realize that she has a gift of telekinetic powers. After some days of practice, she suddenly turns the tables to stand up to Harry and Zinnia and outwit the headmistress.

ComedyFamilyFantasy1990s

Dialogue Timeline — 695 lines

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00:00:46 Everyone is born. But not everyone is born the same.
00:04:32 She saw that whatever she needed. she'd have to get herself.
00:08:36 Matilda longed for a friend, like the kind people in her books.
00:13:07 SnickerdoodIe. what did you do to your hair?.
00:16:11 Your hair Iooks awfuI! I hope they'II Iet you in.
00:19:26 It's IoveIy. It's ''Moby Dick'', by Herman MeIviIIe.
00:23:11 You're too smaII. Grow up quicker!
00:25:44 But? Did you say ''but''?
00:29:11 -What do you Iike to read? - I've been reading DarIs Chickens.
00:32:25 Mine are driving me crazy. Six hours at schooI is not enough.
00:34:58 Sued by who? Who have you been taIking to?
00:38:01 - She wouIdn't give him cake. - It's poison.
00:42:43 - Some peopIe go away on weekends. -And some peopIe are cops.
00:45:19 Do you agree, Miss Honey?.
00:48:32 Am I wrong? I'm never wrong.
00:51:55 -Why is there a swing? -A girl used to Iive in that house.
00:54:37 There she is!
00:58:20 You useIess. used car saIesman scum! Come here. now!
01:05:11 You don't Iet me taIk to peopIe!
01:09:05 Your car is about to run a stop sign.
01:17:42 Get against that walI, quickIy!
01:20:13 Look!
01:25:51 Why wouId she want a disobedient kid?
05:00:00 They can't repossess the kid!

Cast & Characters

Danny DeVito Mr. Wormwood Danny DeVito Narrator Rhea Perlman Mrs. Wormwood Mara Wilson Matilda Embeth Davidtz Miss Honey Pam Ferris Trunchbull Paul Reubens FBI Agent Tracey Walter FBI Agent Brian Levinson Michael Jean Speegle Howard Miss Phelps Sara Magdalin Matilda, 4 Years

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed695
Dialogue density7.1 lines / min
First line00:00:46
Final line05:00:00

Production Record

DirectorDanny DeVito
LanguageEnglish
Budget$36,000,000
Revenue$33,500,000
IMDb votes183,897